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Fruit consumption and physical activity in relation to all-cause and cardiovascular mortality among 70,000 Chinese adults with pre-existing vascular disease
Adopting a lifestyle that promotes the intake of fruits and physical activity could extend the lifespan of patients suffering stroke, hypertension, and ischemic heart disease. This study examined whether imbibing the habit of consuming fruits regularly...
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Intestinal microbiota metabolism of L-Carnitine, a nutrient in red meat, promotes atherosclerosis.
L-carnitine, a major component of red meat, may increase an individual’s susceptibility to cardiovascular disease, such as atherosclerosis, and adverse cardiac events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. Red meat is a major source of L-carnitine,...
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Inverse Association between Fruit and Vegetable Intake and All-Cause Mortality: Japan Public Health Center-Based Prospective Study
Increased intake of fruits and vegetables may protect us from dying prematurely from cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and other chronic diseases. This study assessed if avid consumption of fruits and vegetables could extend the lifespan of men and...
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/inverse-association-between-fruit-and-vegetable-intake-and-all-cause-mortality-japan-public-health-center-based-prospective-study -
Low Intake of Fruits, Berries and Vegetables Is Associated With Excess Mortality in Men: The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor (KIHD) Study
the level of consumption of fruits, vegetables, and berries and the risk of suffering from premature death due to cardiovascular disease and other causes. Researchers collated and analyzed data on the dietary habits and mortality records of 4,591...
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Who has Heart Disease? Everyone?
Heart Disease Kills One Out of Every Three People - Will You be Next? The statistics are distressing. Heart disease is our nation's leading cause of death for both men and women. "More than 1.5 million people will have a heart attack this year, with...
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How do the Majority of Heart Attacks Occur?
Because heart disease is called "the silent killer," many patients aren't aware that they have cardiovascular disease until they experience chest pain or have their first heart attack. In fact, 64% of women and 50% of men who have suffered a major...
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What is Metabolic Syndrome?
Metabolic syndrome is a term often mentioned these days when public health is discussed. We hear about it on the news and see it mentioned in blogs and articles. But have you ever wondered, "Exactly what is metabolic syndrome?" You're not alone. By...
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Low carbohydrate diets and all-cause and cause-specific mortality: two cohort studies.
Animal-based low carbohydrate diets are associated with elevated total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk. This study was designed to determine the relationship between animal-based and plant-based low-carbohydrate diets and...
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Fruit and vegetable consumption and all-cause, cancer, and CVD mortality: analysis of Health Survey for England data.
High consumption of fruits and vegetables may lower total, cancer, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates in English adults. This research work investigated the correlation between the consumption of fruits and vegetables and mortality risk....
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/lifestyle-choices/vegetables/fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-all-cause-cancer-and-cvd-mortality-analysis-of-health-survey-for-england-data -
Frequency of nut consumption and mortality risk in the PREDIMED nutrition intervention trial.
High consumers of nuts are less likely to die from chronic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. This study evaluated the relationship between nut intake and mortality risk. Researchers examined dietary data and mortality records of...
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Inverse association of legume consumption and dyslipidemia: Isfahan Healthy Heart Program.
A healthy lipid profile and low cardiovascular disease risk are associated with frequent consumers of legumes. Dyslipidemia is a condition in which abnormal amounts of lipids are present in the blood. This study evaluated the consumption of legumes in...
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Processed meat intake and chronic disease morbidity and mortality: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
meat products may boost an individual's chances of acquiring and dying from chronic diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. This study evaluated the impact of regular ingestion of processed meat on the likelihood of...
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/lifestyle-choices/animal-products/flesh/processed-meats/processed-meat-intake-and-chronic-disease-morbidity-and-mortality-an-overview-of-systematic-reviews-and-meta-analyses -
Vascular events in healthy older women receiving calcium supplementation: randomized controlled trial.
The intake of calcium supplements is linked with high risk of stroke, angina, myocardial infarction, ischemic heart attack, and sudden death. This study was carried out to determine the effect of calcium supplements on cardiovascular events, such as...
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The association between meat intake and the risk of coronary heart disease in Korean men using the Framingham risk score: A prospective cohort study
Men on high red meat diet may have heightened risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The purpose of this study was to determine the role adherence to a meaty diet plays in the development of coronary heart disease (CHD) in men. Dietary and health...
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/the-association-between-meat-intake-and-the-risk-of-coronary-heart-disease-in-korean-men-using-the-framingham-risk-score-a-prospective-cohort-study -
Can Diet be Used to Treat Autoimmune Conditions Like Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a prevalent and serious inflammatory skin condition caused by an overactive immune system that attacks healthy cells within the body, believing that they are foreign substances. It is just one of 80+ autoimmune conditions . Psoriasis alone...
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Super Bowl Food/Stress Can Trigger Heart Attacks
According to two studies published in 2008 and 2011, intense emotional strain, excitement, and distress experienced during viewing dramatic athletic games such as the Super Bowl can trigger a cardiovascular event. A study published in the 2008 New...
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Eat Tomatoes for a Healthy Heart!
Red is a Heart-Healthy Color Red foods like tomatoes, watermelon, sweet red peppers, red grapefruit, and papaya all contain a powerful, heart-healthy carotenoid called lycopene. According to an article by Dr. Joel Fuhrman, You Say Tomato--We Say...
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Quantity and Variety in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption and Mortality in Older Chinese: A 15-year Follow-Up of a Prospective Cohort Study
of 19,597 middle-aged and elderly Chinese men and women. Researchers observed that death toll from cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and other causes was lower among consistent consumers of different fruits and vegetables than in infrequent and...
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/quantity-and-variety-in-fruit-and-vegetable-consumption-and-mortality-in-older-chinese-a-15-year-follow-up-of-a-prospective-cohort-study -
Current Understanding of Dietary Fiber and Its Role in Chronic Diseases
Raising the intake levels of dietary fiber may decrease the diagnosis rates of several chronic diseases, including obesity, colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, and cardiovascular ailments. This study explored the impact of high fiber diet on...
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Alcohol consumption and non-communicable diseases: epidemiology and policy implications
The love for alcohol may put an individual on the path to developing a number of diseases, including diabetes, cancer, pancreatitis, hypertension, stroke, liver disease, and cardiovascular ailments. This study set out to unravel the puzzle linking...
https://casite-505587.cloudaccess.net/science/disease-conditions/cardiovascular-disease/alcohol-consumption-and-non-communicable-diseases-epidemiology-and-policy-implications
